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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has emphasised that the effectiveness and credibility of India's dispute resolution mechanisms will play a critical role in shaping investor perception and long-term capital inflows. Speaking at an international arbitration conference in New Delhi, he highlighted the importance of institutional arbitration in ensuring stability in commercial transactions. Senior officials and legal experts noted that strengthening arbitration frameworks, expanding professional capacity, and aligning with global practices are essential for positioning India as a preferred destination for cross-border dispute resolution. The discussions also underscored Delhi's potential as an arbitration hub, supported by its concentration of legal, institutional, and corporate infrastructure.
Surya Kant stated in recent days that the credibility of India's dispute resolution framework will increasingly influence how global investors assess the country as a stable and reliable investment destination. Addressing the inaugural session of an international arbitration conference organised by the Indian Council of Arbitration in New Delhi, he highlighted the growing importance of arbitration in supporting commercial certainty amid global economic integration. Advertisement
He indicated that globalisation depends not only on capital flows but also on the stability of expectations, with arbitration playing a central role in maintaining confidence among investors and facilitating commercial partnerships. He stressed that strengthening institutional arbitration systems would be key to ensuring that disputes are resolved efficiently without disrupting business continuity.
The Chief Justice noted that institutional arbitration in India must expand its reach, enhance professional capacity, and align with international best practices. He added that encouraging greater adoption of institutional frameworks by public sector bodies and large commercial entities would support this transition and contribute to building a more structured dispute resolution ecosystem.
He further observed that institutional arbitration can support the development of specialised expertise within the legal profession and arbitral panels. Expanding such capacity and infrastructure across the country, he indicated, would help position India as a global centre for arbitration services.
Taranjit Singh Sandhu also highlighted the importance of arbitration in fostering a predictable and rules-based commercial environment. He pointed out that Delhi, as the national capital, holds a strategic advantage due to the presence of key institutions such as the Supreme Court, central ministries, regulatory bodies, diplomatic missions, law firms, and corporate entities. According to him, this concentration of institutional and commercial activity supports the city's potential to emerge as a hub for arbitration and legal services, provided it is backed by sustained policy support.
N. G. Khaitan, president of the arbitration body and senior partner at a law firm, highlighted India's advantages in terms of cost competitiveness and legal capacity. He noted that the country has a large pool of legal professionals and that its judicial decisions are referenced internationally, contributing to its credibility as a destination for arbitration.
Arun Chawla, Director General of the arbitration body, pointed to the broader global context, where increasing geopolitical shifts and regulatory divergence are reshaping commerce. He indicated that arbitration and mediation have become essential mechanisms for maintaining trust in cross-border transactions, particularly in an evolving global economic environment.
The discussions at the conference underscored the role of legal infrastructure in supporting investment flows and commercial real estate activity, with efficient dispute resolution increasingly viewed as a key factor in enabling long-term economic growth and cross-border business operations.
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